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(1)
the nature and objectives of the programme;
(ii)
ability of students in meeting the selection criteria for the particular programme;
(iii)
the wish of the parents and the recommendations of teachers;
(iv)
the cognitive and affective needs of the students; and
(v)
the interest, talent and commitment of the students.
(d)
As mentioned in (c) above, children identified as academically gifted can attend additional courses or programmes conducted at the centre. They can also use the various facilities provided therein such as library, computer room, language laboratory etc to pursue their independent learning goals. The centre is also a venue for gifted students and their teachers from various schools to take part in joint projects to share experience as well as to receive mutual support. Teachers and parents concerned can also get resource support in this centre, which in turn further fosters the potential of gifted students. The centre will form the basis for the long-term development in gifted education.
Senior civil servants personal data files
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Following is a question by the Hon Allen Lee and a written reply by the Secretary for Civil Service, Mr Michael Sze, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
As the Chinese and British sides have failed to reach a consensus on the issue of the handing over of files containing personal data of senior civil servants at a recent Joint Liaison Group meeting, will the Government inform this Council :
(a)
of the stand taken by the Government on this issue;